Lal
Pronunciation: [ l-AL ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lal first appeared in US Social Security records in 2010.
Over 18 babies have been named Lal in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lal is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,996 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #16,996
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Lal
Lal is a boy name .
Is Lal a boy or girl name? Lal is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #16,996 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #42,830. Lal is more commonly used as a boy name.
Lal is currently ranked #16,996 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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